FAQs

LEAP-NTH Townsville Team

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Contacting Site

This section will be updated prior to the camp starting.

Patrol Leader Handbook

The PL Handbook will be updated shortly for LEAP-NTH Townsville for 2025. The previous PL Handbook can be downloaded here for reference – LEAP24-PL-Handbook.p

Blue Cards

The Blue Card details need to be entered into the application from the “Leader Information” menu.

NOTE: The Blue Card expiry date must be after the finish date of LEAP-NTH Townsville.

Do Venturer Scouts Need a Blue Card?

If you are registered for the event as a Venturer Scout and your 18th birthday falls during LEAP-NTH Townsville, you are going to need apply and receive a Blue Card prior to the start of camp. It can sometimes take a while to recieve a Blue Card, so it would be best to get started on it now so you recieve it in plenty of time.

Rover Scouts, Leaders, Adult Members

If you are registering for the event as a Rover Scout, Leader or Adult Member, you will need a current Blue Card with an expiry date after the finish date of LEAP-NTH Townsville.

Medication

Can my child bring medication to camp?

Absolutely! We encourage all youth and adults attending camp to continue taking their regular medications as scheduled. Please do not suddenly cease regular medications for camp, this usually results in a negative experience and isn’t necessary.

What do we do with medications when we arrive at camp?

All medications are to be recorded in at the registration desk with a completed LEAP-NTH Townsville Medication Record. When you arrive at your campsite, these medications will need to be handed to the Subcamp Leader where they will be stored in a locked box managed by the subcamp welfare leader and provided as per directions on the completed form. Anyone with medication that they could require urgently (asthma puffers, epipens etc) are to keep these medications with them at all times, but still hand in any other non-urgent medications that they may have.  If a Venturer Scout would prefer to self-administer all their medications, this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

But what if it needs to be refrigerated or have other special storage instructions?

The onsite refrigerator at the administration building will be used for refrigerated items. Lockable storage areas will also be utilised for all medications. If your medication requires injection, please supply all required equipment and an appropriately sized yellow sharps container.

Do I need a doctor’s label for ‘over the counter’ medications like iron supplements, travel sickness tablets or antihistamines?

No, just leave the medication in its original packaging and fill in the LEAP-NTH Townsville Medication record form. If the dose required is greater than the recommended dose on the packaging, a doctor’s label, letter or script may be requested.

What if my child needs medication during the camp that I haven’t provided, like paracetamol or an antihistamine?

If a situation such as this arises, a member of the welfare team will contact the emergency contact provided to discuss options. Please ensure that the details provided will be contactable during camp. We promise to only reach out if required.

Leader Catering

The leaders will be camping in the Leader Subcamp and meals will be provided (or you can supply your own).

Required Gear for Offsite Day Activities

This will be updated shortly when the program has been finalised.

City Adventure (Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer Scouts)

All Patrol members will need (Note: Lunch is supplied at this activity):

  • All Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer Scouts to be in LEAP shirts for this activity.
  • Bring at least 2 litres water.
  • You can bring up to $10 to $15 spending if you wish.
  • Your patrol can bring a phone to this activity.

Transport

The LEAP-NTH Townsville is being held at Tarmaroo Campsite. LEAP-NTH Townsville organising committee is not arranging transport and all participants will need to organise thier own transport to site. Please note, there may limited parking space so suggest car pooling for adult memebers where possible.

Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Venturer Scouts are required to organise transport for their patrol and camping equipment. Note, parent permission for transport of their child in another person’s car is required as per QBSI.

If you aren’t travelling by car to your site (e.g., flying into Townsville), you may be able to borrow equipment or be part of another patrol.  Please get in touch with us ASAP to arrange this!

Transport to/from offsite activities is provided by LEAP-NTH Townsville.

Prohibited Items

LEAP-NTH Townsville is a dry site.  Alcohol and illicit drugs are banned from site.  Anyone found in possession of alcohol or illicit drugs will be sent home.  Similarly, youth members are not permitted to smoke or vape. Adults will need to refer to the LEAP-NTH Townsville site team to be directed to the “Smoker’s Area”.

Mobile Phones

Cub Scouts and Scouts are not permitted to have mobile phones during the event (except during the City Adventure where the PL may require a phone). On arrival at camp, mobile phones belonging to Cub Scouts and Scouts will be placed in one ziplock bag per patrol (with patrol name on it), taken to the subcamp, and subcamp will take them to Camp Headquaters to be placed in a lock box until the end of camp. No charging facility will be made available for the charging of Scout mobile phones.

If a Cub Scout or Scout needs to contact a parent during camp, they need to raise this with their subcamp leader. If a parent needs to contact a youth member during camp, they need to contact the campsite via the mobile number listed on Contact Us page.

Leaders are permitted to have mobile phones at camp. Limited charging facilities will be available and suggest leaders bring alternative methods to charge the phone (solar chargers etc).

Cameras

Standalone cameras (not part of a mobile phone) are permitted on site by all members attending LEAP-NTH Townsville. Please note restrictions on taking photos of youth members without their permission and some areas of the camp will be restricted and no camera allowed (e.g. toilets and showers).

Scout Approval Forms

C5 – Activity Advice and Approval

Cub Scouts and Scouts will need to prepare a C5 – Activity Advice and Approval and an F31-Risk-Assesment for the camp for your Patrol. Your Scout Leader will countersign it when they are happy with your planning and your Group Leader will sign the final approval.

Operoo

Operoo form will not be required as parent permission has already be given via the LEAP-NTH Townsville application system. However, parent permission for transport of their child in another person’s car is required as per QBSI.

Dress

Full uniform is required to be worn to and from the camp.  Full uniform consists of shirt, scarf, woggle and belt.  Pants should be of one colour. As for other clothing, LEAP-NTH Townsville isn’t a fashion parade, and we need to stay sun smart.  No singlet tops, hot pants or skirts please (and that goes for the girls too). Wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to take part in all the activities and help you avoid sunburn. It can also be cold and wet at LEAP-NTH Townsville so please come prepared with a raincoat and a jumper or two for at night.

Camping

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts will be camping in Patrols of 5-8 youth members and will be allocated to a subcamp.
Cub Scouts only need to bring their personal gear.
LEAP-NTH Townsville will be supplying dome tents to each subcamp for leaders and youth.
The subcamp will have the necessary cooking and dining facilities.

Scouts

Scouts will be camping in Patrols of 5-8 youth members and will be allocated to a subcamp. Patrols will need to bring all equipment to allow them to camp independantly to other patrols from their home unit.

Venturer Scouts

Venturer Scouts will be camping individually and will be part of a separate subcamp to the Scouts. Venturer Scouts will need to supply their own camping gear.

Rovers, Leaders, and Other Adult Members

Rovers, Leaders and other Adult Members will be camping in a leader subcamp and need to arrange their own camping gear (confirm with relevant Camp Chief on allowance for camper trailers and caravans).

Camping Standards

QLD Branch has developed a document that outlines the minimum guidelines for Scouts and Leaders in the planning and conduct of Scout camps. A copy of the “Camping Standard” can be found HERE.

Catering for Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venturer Scouts

LEAP-NTH Townsville organisers are providing food for participants attending LEAP-NTH Townsville.

For Scout patrols, all meals are to be cooked as patrols on-site. Cooking fires will not be permitted at LEAP-NTH Townsville. All cooking must be done using a gas stove or cooker.

Ice

PL’s can order ice at the PL’s meeting each afternoon. If you are short of ice before then, it can be raised with your Subcamp leader. 

Gas

All gas systems need to be checked for leaks (soapy water) before use.  Re-check it if anything is undone during camp. PL’s can order gas at the PL’s meeting each afternoon (at patrol cost).

Rubbish

LEAP-NTH Townsville will have skips available at the front of the campsite to place rubbish into. Patrols will need to have a rubbish bin at camp and it will be emptied onto the larger skips on a regular basis.

Water

There are water points around the campground where fresh drinking water can be obtained. 

Showers and Toilets

LEAP-NTH Townsville will have shower and toilets available for both Youth and Adults. For the youth, these may be portable type showers and toilets.